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- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsIs your dream to live <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/off-grid/" target="_blank">off-grid</a> in any place of your choosing? The tiny egg-shaped <a href="http://www.ecocapsule.sk" target="_blank">Ecocapsule</a> could be the low-energy home you’re looking for. Designed by Bratislava-based <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/nice-architects" target="_blank">Nice Architects</a>, the Ecocapsule is a micro-shelter that packs an impressive sustainable punch—the ultra-portable house is powered by solar and wind energy, and also includes rainwater collection and filtration.1
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsThe compact Ecocapsule fits all the home necessities within an egg-shaped space measuring 4.5 meters (14.6 feet) in length, 2.4 meters (7.9 feet) in width, and 2.5 meters in height (8.2 feet).2
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsThe total usable floor space is eight square meters (86 square feet).3
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsThe portable home includes a folding bed, two large operable windows, a working/dining area, shower and flushable toilet, storage space, and a built-in kitchenette with running water.4
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsDespite its small footprint, the designers say the micro-shelter can comfortably fit two adults.5
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsA built-in 750W wind turbine and a 2.6-square-meter array of high-efficiency solar cells (600W output) power the Ecocapsule.6
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsThe dual-power system and high-capacity battery (9,744Wh capacity) ensures the shelter will stay operable even during times of low solar or wind activity.7
- Ecocapsule by Nice ArchitectsEach Ecocapsule weighs 1,500 kilograms and can fit inside a standard shipping container.8